North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach

The Aquarium hosts a 93,000 square foot facility including a large ocean tank offering two-story, multi-level viewing of large sharks, groupers, rays and sea turtles and a large freshwater conservatory showcasing the varied ecosystems of the Cape Fear River.

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

The Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is located in 298 acres of maritime forest in the Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area. The 93,000-square-foot building houses aquariums ranging from 300 gallons to 308,000 gallons, a touch tank, interactive exhibits, classrooms, meeting rooms, a large auditorium and a gift shop.

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Manteo

The Aquarium on Roanoke Island, is situated on 16 acres of property overlooking a nearby sound. Within a 68,000 square-foot building are aquariums ranging from 300 to 285,00 gallons, two touch tanks for children, interactive exhibits, a large auditorium and a gift shop.

North Carolina Zoological Park, Asheboro

The Zoo is one of the world’s largest natural habitat zoos with five miles of walking paths seated on 2,200 acres—500 of which are developed. Featuring animals from Africa, North America and global regions, the Zoo offers visitors unlimited possibilities for memorable experiences with the Zoo’s 1,600 animals and its unique offerings. Among the Zoo’s more popular animals are its polar bears, seals, elephants, rhinoceros, lions, chimpanzees, baboons, gorillas, giraffes, zebras, alligators, cougars, grizzly bears and tropical birds.

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium

The Aquarium transports you into an amazing underwater world--from sharks to humble starfish and seahorses to graceful rays. To get any closer you’d have to get wet! An Aquarium Built for Kids, it is located in Concord Mills Mall at Entrance 7.

Western North Carolina Nature Center, Asheville

Located in beautiful Asheville, the Center exhibits plants and animals native to the Southern Appalachian/Smoky Mountain Region. Exhibits include:
Appalachian Predators – Life on the Edge which features red and gray wolves, bobcats, cougars and coyotes;
The North Carolina Farm -- featuring domestic animals commonly found on Appalachian Farms;
and the popular Life Underground exhibit.

Member of Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Member of Zoological Association of America
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